Sprague is passionate about delivering the diverse products and programs that warm, power and move the world. We keep homes warm through Northeastern winters and hospitals cool through summer. We help small businesses focus on serving their communities, and our renewable fuels keep our country’s infrastructure running. From importing wind energy components to deploying leading-edge solar technology to help power terminal facilities, we are committed to continually evolving to meet our customers’ changing energy needs.
Our Culture
We recently surveyed our employees to ask them their favorite part of the job. They answered, “The people I work with.”
In addition to great coworkers, you’ll enjoy perks like medical benefits and retirement contributions that start on your first day. New employees will earn three weeks (15 days) of paid vacation time per year! Do you like to get involved where you work? Is giving back important to you? It’s important to us, too! Sprague donates back to the communities in which we live and work every year and provides opportunities for employees to support the charity of the week. Sprague has a range of committees to support varying initiatives (Sustainability, Charitable, Scholarship, Innovation, FunForce, etc.). Sprague is a place that cares about its employees, its community, and about creating a place where people want to come to work every day.
Plus, we have some great benefits!
- Paid tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) Traditional and Roth plans with employer match of 100% of the first 6% of the employee’s contribution
- Defined Contribution Plan with an automatic 2.6% contribution from Sprague
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Flexible Working Policy
- Choice of Health Plans to fit your individual needs
- Wellness Program
We are looking for an experienced AP Associate that can perform accounting functions to process complicated or non-repetitive accounting transactions, selecting among a substantial variety of prescribed accounting codes and classifications, or tracing transactions through previous accounting actions to determine source of discrepancies. This person will also assist AP Supervisor in problem resolution and backup during times of absence or unavailability.
Major Duties / Responsibilities:
- Utilizing a thorough knowledge of the AP system/processes, provide leadership and training guidance to all AP Associate employees.
- In a timely manner review, code, process and file accounts payable invoices.
- Prepare month-end journal entries for accounts payable.
- Prepare month-end accounts payable account reconciliations as appropriate.
- Process wire transfers and net-outs.
- Reporting of Form W9 and 1099 information.
- Research and resolve accounts payable invoice problems.
- Recommend improvements to current accounts payable procedures.
- Assist with Credit Card Management process.
- Work closely with the AP Manager to deepen your understanding of accounting principles and practices.
- Receive guidance and mentorship from the manager to enhance your skills in processing complex transactions.
- Take advantage of opportunities for continuous learning and professional development to grow in your role.
- Other duties as required.
What you will have:
- 3-4 years accounting experience required, preferably including Accounts Payable or Banking experience.
- Post secondary education preferred
- Good computer literacy financial package software experience required.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel to intermediate level essential and MS Word helpful
- Must be detail oriented
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and work professionally with customers, vendors and employees
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Leadership/training qualities.
Come join us to learn why we are consistently celebrating 20-, 30-, and even 40-year anniversaries here at Sprague!
Sprague is an EEO/AA employer. We strongly encourage minorities, females, Vets and individuals with disabilities to apply.
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